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Being Quotes

On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.

This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.

There is a wealth of twentieth century music that is being re-discovered by a generation that hasn't heard it.

Quotes by Helen Reddy

I worked with my parents on the stage in production numbers since I was 4, but I never really gave much thought to being a performer on my own until I was 12 or 13.

Quotes by Helen Reddy

Failing to be there when a man wants her is the greatest sin a woman can commit - except being there when he doesn't want her.

Quotes by Helen Rowland

I still dream about being on the space station with the feeling of being weightless. The weightlessness is the most amazing, relaxing and natural feeling.

Quotes by Helen Sharman

I don't know about this thing - being famous. I haven't figured it out yet. It still mystifies me.

Quotes by Helen Slater

The seeded draw came into being. This means that the two best players of the tournament are placed in opposite halves in the draw, and cannot possibly meet until the finals, if they come through successfully against all the rest...

Quotes by Helen Wills Moody

I don't think kids have a problem with death. It's us older ones who are nearer to it, that start being frightened.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I also get fed up with the fact that casting agents and directors have this impression of me as being frail and petite. I find it very patronizing. I'm quite beefy and strong. I was a gymnast in school and...

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

My mom being a psychotherapist, I've been brought up with that whole psychoanalytical terrain.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I'm a fun person. I like cracking jokes and being completely nerdy.

Quotes by Helena Christensen

Happiness, as a word, has become sort of equated with these smiling images on television, selling some nice cream or food product or something. It's seen a bit as being a stupid consumer.

Quotes by Helena Norberg-Hodge

A big part of leadership is just being comfortable with the fact that some decisions really are only yours.

Quotes by Helene D. Gayle

There is no doubt that a woman's economic empowerment is very much interconnected to her health and the well being of her children.

Quotes by Helene D. Gayle

If we can't have comedy books written about aspects of womanhood without going into a panic attack about it, then we haven't got very far at being equal.

Quotes by Helen Fielding

Courts are supposed to be places of reason. But this, of course, is a fantasy. I mean, there is reason being used as a technique. But courts, in fact, are baths of emotions.

Quotes by Helen Garner

That's the best thing that's ever happened to me, bar none, is having grandchildren and living by them and being part of their lives.

Quotes by Helen Garner

If you're constantly frightened of being unhappy, how bloody exhausting must that be?

Quotes by Helen McCrory

I was never a left-winger, actually. I was a pretend left-winger because it was more interesting than being a right-winger.

Quotes by Helen Mirren

I can't help being Christian because I was brought up in Britain, and the morality of Christianity is part of the fabric of this country.

Quotes by Helen Mirren

Sometimes nudity is sexy. Sometimes it's not. Sometimes being clothed is more sexy than being nude.

Quotes by Helen Mirren

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspectives on "being" show up in these quotes?
The quotes touch on being from a particular place ("Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman"), being childlike as a performer, being inappropriate as part of the craft of acting, and being flexible and open as part of aging well.
Is there a quote here about acting and creativity?
Yes, two: "As an actor, you always want to reach back to being a child and having the spontaneity and the imagination of a child," and "There's so much we can't express in our day-to-day interaction with people because it's considered inappropriate. And acting is all about being inappropriate." For more on consistent character traits, see Always.
What does this page say about aging?
"Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change and loving yourself" offers a positive take on getting older, tied closely to the idea of "being" open to change.
Is there anything here about personal identity or background?
Yes: "Love the show 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.' Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman, I'm a big fan of 'Duck Dynasty' as well" ties personal identity to place and interests. For more quotes centered on personal likes, browse Like.
How does this page relate to the Able quotes page?
"Being" here is about states and qualities of a person - childlike, open, flexible - while Able focuses more on capability and what someone can do. Also check Good for more positive, character-focused quotes.

You may also like our Good quotes on positive character traits and Always quotes on consistency and steadfastness.